Some aspects of the disclosure provide a rotary hammer that is configured to impart impacts to a tool bit. The rotary hammer includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, a spindle, and an impact mechanism. The housing includes a first end that can have a handle and a second end that are configured to receive the tool bit. The housing extends along a direct direction between the first and second end. The spindle is disposed within the housing and rotatable by the motor. The spindle defines a spindle axis that is transverse relative to the first direction. The impact mechanism includes a piston and a striker. The piston is at least partially received within the spring for reciprocation therein. The striker is received within the spindle for reciprocation in response to reciprocation of the piston.

A hammer mechanism has a clamping chuck and a snap die provided for the direct striking of an inserted tool. The snap die includes a coupling element for transmitting a rotary motion to the clamping chuck.

A tool holder for a rotating and chiseling portable power tool is disclosed. A hollow spindle surrounds, coaxially with a working axis, a receiving space for receiving a tool. The hollow spindle has at least one cutout in the radial direction. An insert is inserted into the cutout in the radial direction. The insert has a rib that protrudes into the receiving space in the radial direction. A channel is arranged within the cutout and extends along the working axis. The channel is open into the receiving space and is bounded by the insert and an inner face of the cutout.